A nighttime view of amusement rides in Ocean Park, California. The Dragon Gorge Scenic Railway appears in the center of the image. The twin red pagodas which adorn the façade of the Dragon Gorge's entrance are seen above the roller coaster's...

A view of the entrance to the Dragon Gorge scenic railway amusement ride in Ocean Park, California. A sign reading "Dragon Gorge" appears in the center. Two sculpted green dragons flank the entrance. People in early 20th century style clothing are...

Interior view of a bathing pavilion in the Ocean Park Bathhouse. A barrel roof with skylights illuminates the room and rows of windows line the walls. Visitors stand or sit in the landings surrounding the bathing pools. The bathing pool features...

A view of the beach, looking out toward the ocean. There are crowds of beachgoers in the foreground, with the Long Beach pleasure pier in the distance. The Sun Pavilion is visible at the end of the pier.

College presidents--Inauguration; College presidents--California--Los Angeles

Transcript: "Dear Father O'Malley, It is with great pleasure that I am sending you the enclosed photographs taken at Dr. Steven Sample's inauguration as the Tenth President of the University of Southern California this past September 20, 1991. I...

An aerial view of the Los Angeles basin looking towards the east with a distorted perspective focusing on Venice. The Venice pier appears prominently in the foreground. The Venice canals appear near the center of the image. Popular tourist areas...

Looking southwest towards the Santa Monica pier; a sign on the Hippodrome building reads: "Welcome," and a sign on the building to the right of the Hippodrome reads: "Bowling and billiards." To the left of the Hippodrome building is the Aeroscope...

Exterior view of the Ocean Park Bath House and the shoreline, looking southeast; a sign of the side of the building reads: Bath House. The beach is crowded with people looking out onto the Pacific Ocean or playing in the surf. In the forefront a...